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Quote by Edward Tufte

“Science and art have in common intense seeing, the wide-eyed observing that generates empirical information.”

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Edward Tufte is a renowned statistician known for his contributions to information design, data visualization, and visual presentation. His work has had a profound impact on modern data presentation and communication. more

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